CMCC Magazine Volume 3 by Charleston Metro Chamber

A Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Magazine

Vol. 3 Fall 2016

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Within Vol. 3 Fall 2016

Leadership Briefs

Across the Region

Honors Night 2016 Celebrating Excellence in Business and Community

WTCC Services That Drive Global Commerce

Brian Moody A Charleston Legacy

Perfect Scorecard

That WAS Easy

Infrastructure Funding Realities

26,000 New Jobs Forcasted in the Next 5 Years

Platinum / Gold Profiles

Leadership Circle Members

New Members

Events

What Members Say

Honoring a visionary leader and champion whose impact on the region will never fade.

Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, 4500 Leeds Avenue, Suite 100, North Charleston, SC 29405 CMCC Magazine is produced by the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce and is printed by Ross Printing. p: 843.577.2510 www.charlestonchamber.net

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Brian Moody: A Charleston Legacy

Leadership Briefs

Executive Committee

Leading the Way

Chairman of the Board Scott Woods South Carolina Federal Credit Union

OFFICERS

It is the impact of our community and business leaders that is defining our region’s tomorrow. Through their commitment, the Charleston metro is continuing to evolve as a world-class region.

Chairman-Elect Patrick Bryant Bidr First Vice Chairman Mark Lattanzio SunTrust Bank

On September 15, the Chamber honored the late W. Brian Moody for his outstanding leadership and extraordinary work to strengthen the community at Honors Night. Brian’s impact can be seen through the halls of some of our finest educational facilities and within the countless lives that he influenced. Six additional companies and individuals who continue to provide exceptional advancements to the region were recognized at the event and are showcased in this issue of CMCC Magazine. Over the next five years, it is forecasted that there will be 26,000 new jobs. This requires the development of a strong, local talent workforce. The Chamber is leading the way in efforts to ensure our high school students graduate career and college-ready. This is just a sample of the ways the Chamber is leading the way in advancing our region. Please enjoy this issue and join with us in defining our region’s tomorrow.

Immediate Past Chair Laura Varn Santee Cooper Finance Committee Chair Melonie Hammond-Trace Elliott Davis Decosimo LLC

The Charleston Metro Chamber serve as the voice of the region’s business community, leading the efforts to define tomorrow.

President and CEO Bryan Derreberry Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce

MEMBERS Willis Cantey Cantey Technology Consulting Kenneth Canty Freeland Construction Co. Inc.

Scott Woods, 2016 Chairman of the Board President & CEO South Carolina Federal Credit Union

Larry Collett netGALAXY Studios Willy Geary The Boeing Company Julie Gerthoffer TravelClick

Bryan S. Derreberry, President and CEO bderreberry@charlestonchamber.org

Anton Gunn Medical University of South Carolina David Hand O.L. Thompson Construction Co. Jessica Jackson The Boeing Company Marc Marchant LS3P ASSOCIATES LTD. Chappy McKay Trident Construction Co. Inc.

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Jennifer Murray South State Bank Robby Robbins Robert Robbins, Attorney at Law LLC Tradd Rodenberg Wells Fargo Geoff Schuler World Trade Center Charleston James Ward Scientific Research Corporation

CYP Marks 10 Years

Senator Scott Addresses Chamber Investors

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Charleston Young Professionals (CYP), an organization with over 1,000 members, has become a strong and relevant voice within our In an exclusive event, Senator Scott met with top Chamber investors business community. On August 25, CYP celebrated 10 years of and CYP leaders, stating that the key to America’s future economic action, engagement and growth in Charleston’s thriving young and national security is figuring out how to “bring the diverse American professional community alongside more than 200 community family together.” During his address, Senator Scott also highlighted his leaders and young professionals. The celebration featured a “Opportunity Agenda” as a blueprint to create the “family unity” that he special tribute, recognizing believes America desperatly needs. To learn more, visit the history, growth and future of Charleston Young Professionals and its impact Chamber Presents at ACCE on the Charleston region. Learn more about CYP at Chamber leadership presented at the Association of Chamber Leadership of Commerce Executives (ACCE) Annual Conference, held on Charleston August 10 in Savannah, Georgia. Pennie Bingham, Executive Glenn McConnell Announces Director of World Trade Center Charleston and Bryan Derreberry, Elected Leader 43rd Class President & CEO of the Chamber presented to a room full of Award chamber executives on the Export Charleston training program. The 43rd Leadership Although chambers have always connected businesses to new The State Delegation Charleston class has been opportunities, some chambers, such as ours, are now expanding Appreciation event, held chosen for the opportunity their connections globally. Learn more about Export Charleston at on July 28, attracted to experience the power of business and civic leaders working with other community to thank members of the leaders and organizations for legislative delegation for positive growth and advancement their ongoing support to of the region. Upon graduating enhance metro Charleston. The event celebrated the passing in June 2017, members will become Leadership Charleston of 100 percent of the Chamber’s annual state legislative agenda Alumni, a distinguished group of leaders which includes Chamber as well as awarding Senator Larry Grooms with the 2016 leaders, elected officials and prominent local leaders. View Glenn McConnell Elected Leader Award. To learn more, visit the complete list of the 43rd class of Leadership Charleston at

Trailblazer:

Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union

On September 15, the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce and more than 250 business and community leaders celebrated six individuals and companies who have provided exceptional advancements to the Charleston region. The annual honors are presented in six award categories: The Trailblazer; The Beacon; The Rockstar; The Pillar; The Milestone; and The One to Watch. Additionally, the prestigious Joseph P. Riley Leadership Award recipient was honored, celebrating a visionary leader who has done extraordinary work to strength the community and is an outstanding community volunteer that has demonstrated a lifetime of leadership (see page 8).

The Trailblazer Award, presented to Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union, recognizes an organization that has created a cutting-edge product or service. Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union has been serving the Lowcountry since 1955 and is focused on financial education, community and business and growth initiatives. Heritage Trust is revolutionizing the way businesses interact with our education system and is committed to building our regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s talent pipeline by investing in local talent. Heritage Trust has placed student-run, fully operational credit union branches in local high schools as part of the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Career Academies. Operational in three high schools, three more are already in development. Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union is changing the way we educate our students, providing them real-world, relevant experience to propel them into a successful career.

Beacon:

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" There are no words to express the gratitude Wonder Works feels regarding being the recipient of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Milestone Award. The Chamber provided us with a clear pathway to follow, to grow our business and help sustain our industry locally and nationally.

We are forever grateful and so is this community!" Wonderz and much appreciation, Christine and her Magic Makers

Charleston County Aviation Authority The Charleston County Aviation Authority, who owns and operates the Charleston International Airport, Charleston Executive Airport on Johns Island and the Mount Pleasant Regional Airport, has transformed the once outdated Charleston International Airport terminal into a world-class facility. The terminal facility, built before rolling bags were invented, had more than out grown the 3.5 million passengers who travel through Charleston annually. The newly renovated airport is modern and innovative, welcoming passengers into our world class region, elevating the aesthetics and improving the quality of life for the region, which is why they have been recognized for the Beacon Award.

Rockstar:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Charleston District The Rockstar Award, honoring the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Charleston District, recognizes an organization that has experienced a significant achievement resulting in a positive impact on the region. Working under the new Corps of Engineers Modernization Process, the Charleston District has been able to reduce the timeline for completion of the Post 45 Harbor Deepening study by a number of years and save millions of dollars. As one of the first District teams to put the new system in place, Charleston’s office is now advising teams from across the country on how to implement this innovative new process that will result in the Charleston Harbor being the deepest on the East Coast.

Pillar:

Home Telecom Recognizing an organization known for long-standing excellence, the Pillar Award was presented to Home Telecom. A pillar in our community since 1904, Home Telecom has transformed from a local “telephone” provider into an innovative telecommunications company that meets the needs of modern residents and businesses. Headquartered in Moncks Corner, Home Telecom serves over 25,000 residential and business customers in Berkeley, Dorchester and Charleston counties using a variety of technologies, most notably, fiber-to-the premises.

Milestone:

Wonder Works Wonder Works is recognized as the 2016 Milestone Award for their inspiring entrepreneurial success, innovation and commitment to the Charleston region. The Milestone Award recognizes a small business (max. 50 employees) that illustrates excellence in entrepreneurship, employee relations, diversity and community contribution and involvement. Wonder Works is an awardwinning and industry-leading toy store that celebrates the magic and wonder of toys and the power of a single child. Now with four locations throughout Charleston, Wonder Works is always the first to feature the trendiest toys in the nation. Wonder Works aims to inspire creativity and a sense of wonder through hands-on play, but at its heart, the company’s passion lies within the growth and development of child entrepreneurs, child entertainers and children’s charities.

One to Watch:

Ryan Johnson, City of North Charleston

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The One to Watch Award, recognizing a young professional with outstanding professional success in the business arena demonstrating impeccable leadership qualities in the community, is presented to Ryan Johnson, Public Relations and Economic Development Coordinator for the City of North Charleston. In his role, Ryan is a spokesperson for Mayor Keith Summey and the third largest city in South Carolina. Ryan has played a pivotal role in reshaping the image of the City of North Charleston from merely industrial to a sustainable, forward thinking community that is ripe for business. As a graduate of Leadership Charleston Class of 2012 and a past Chairman of Leadership Charleston, Ryan demonstrates impeccable leadership while working to improve the quality of life in the Charleston region.

SERVICES THAT DRIVE GLOBAL COMMERCE With 95 percent of the world’s consumers living outside the U.S., World Trade Center Charleston (WTCC) and the Charleston Metro Chamber are committed to helping businesses thrive through international trade services. One way WTCC helps small and mid-size businesses gain competitive advantage by selling their products and services globally is by providing access to market-leading foreign exchange services at preferred rates. The service includes:

• A forensic study of exchange rates • A user-friendly trading portal with live pricing • Up to 80 percent potential exchange rate reduction Additionally, WTCC offers the Export Charleston training program; market intelligence and research; trade counseling, connections and referrals; educational seminars, programs and events; connections to other World Trade Centers; electronic certificates of origin; and foreign direct investment visibility.

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For more information about WTCC, visit charlestonchamber.net/wtcc or contact Pennie Bingham at pbingham@charlestonchamber.org.

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FOR YEARS, TRIDENT HEALTH HAS PROVIDED CARE FOR MORE VICTIMS OF STROKE THAN ANYONE IN THE LOWCOUNTRY. Trident’s clinical stroke team is now enhanced by the strength of telemedicine, a technology that allows us the ability to provide a more timely evaluation and vital communication with a stroke specialist, linking doctor and

Trident and Summerville Medical Centers are certified stroke centers, each earning the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission for Advanced Primary Stroke Centers.

patient at the bedside. If you or someone you know shows signs of a stroke, call 9-1-1 immediately or go to your closest emergency room.

✁ F.A.S.T. STROKE SYMPTOMS F.

Face Drooping – Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person’s smile uneven?

Arm Weakness – Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

All Trident Health emergency rooms utilize this important stroke telemedicine system. Trident Medical Center Summerville Medical Center

Speech Difficulty – Is speech slurred? Is the person unable to speak or hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence, like “The sky is blue.” Is the sentence repeated correctly? Time to call 9-1-1 – If someone shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 9-1-1 and get the person to the hospital immediately. Check the time so you’ll know when the first symptoms appeared.

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Brian Moody:

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A Charleston Legacy

Brian Moody (1963 - 2016) lived his life with the philosophy that you should make the community you live in better than you found it. Brian was true to his ideals, leaving us with a strong legacy of leadership, family and community involvement. On September 15, Brian was recognized for his dedication and service to the Charleston region [in front of more than 250 business and community leaders] with the Joseph P. Riley Leadership Award. The prestigious award, given annually as part of the Chamber’s Honors Night, celebrates a visionary leader doing extraordinary work to strengthen the community and who is an outstanding community volunteer that has demonstrated a lifetime of leadership. Also referred to as the “Big Joe” Leadership Award, the Joseph P. Riley award was initiated in 1992 by the Charleston Metro Chamber, named for one of our region’s finest citizens, the late father of Former Mayor Joe Riley, who was also instrumental in many areas of growth in the region.

“ If you are going to get involved in something, don’t just put your toe in it; jump right in and completely immerse yourself.” W. Brian Moody, 2016 Joseph P. Riley Leadership Award winner

Public servant Born and raised in West Ashley, Brian was passionate about the Charleston region and serving where he could be most valuable. As a product of the Charleston County school system, Brian wanted the same experience for his two sons. As Will and Ben became school age, Brian quickly saw the need for improvements and, not afraid to stand up for the things he believed in, stepped up to make a difference. He decided to run for a seat on the Charleston County School Board.

“When Brian started his term as Board Chairman, he said his motto was: ‘If you are going to get involved in something, don’t just put your toe in it; jump right in and completely immerse yourself,’” said Chamber President and CEO Bryan Derreberry. “Brian was true to his motto.” Beyond his commitment to the School Board and Chamber, Brian served on numerous regional boards, was a member of several professional organizations and was highly involved with John Wesley United Methodist Church.

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Ultimately, Brian served on the School Board for 12 years and was Chairman from 1999 to 2000. He was known for his ability to consider an issue from all angles and often was the swing vote. Instrumental in the campaign to gain approval for funding to build new and improved school facilities, Brian’s legacy is seen in the modern schools filled with our future workforce found throughout our region.

But Brian’s passion and service did not end there. He served on the Chamber’s Board of Directors and as Chairman of the Board from 2005 to 2006. In 2004, he chaired the Citizens for Community Improvement Campaign for the Chamber and was integral in the passage of the half-cent sales tax referendum to improve county roads and green space – all while campaigning to serve another term on the School Board.

Balancing a three-legged stool “Brian was full of sayings that he thought were helpful,” said Chris O’Neal, Managing Partner of Moody & O’Neal CPAs LLC. “One he always liked to use with me was that you have three legs to your stool, one leg is your public life, one is your work life and one is your family life and you have to try to always keep those in balance.” Brian was remarkable at keeping his stool balanced and excelled in all areas of his life. He instilled that same standard of excellence in his two sons, Will and Ben. Recalling a coachable moment they now refer to as the “C Speech” - one of them brought home a less than exemplary report card, upset less about the grade than the lack of effort, Brian assured his sons they were on the right track, as long as they wanted to have a C job, a C relationship with their family, C friends, etc. This was not Brian being a perfectionist, but rather teaching his sons the value of fully committing themselves in everything they did.

Brian was both an accomplished public servant, and an extremely successful and highly regarded CPA. A graduate of Clemson University where he earned his degree in Administrative Management, Brian became a CPA in 1995. He led one of South Carolina’s largest CPA firm mergers when Gamble Givens & Moody merged with Pratt-Thomas & Gumb and Co. who later joined forces with North Carolina’s Dixon Hughes. Most recently, Brian partnered with Chris O’Neal to open Moody & O’Neal CPAs LLC where he served as owner and managing partner. Even with a successful and demanding career and impressive public service commitments, Brian was most known as a loving and devoted family man and friend. His favorite moments were spent tailgating with his sons and closest friends for his beloved Clemson. While Brian was a tried and true Clemson fan, he loved tailgating, not for the football, but for the memories he was creating with his boys.

“ People’s lives were changed because of Brian’s work and service to the Charleston region.” Maribeth Moody, Brian’s wife

Far Reaching Legacy In October 2014, Brian was diagnosed with a brain tumor and after 17 months of fighting, he passed away on March 17, 2016. Many knew Brian and were impacted by his presence, but his impact on our community goes much deeper. Brian truly did make everything he touched better.

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“A lot of Brian’s legacy is cemented in people, whether that is the people at Charleston County School District, whether that is the students that went through the schools, whether that is the people that worked at his CPA firm, whether that’s his family, Brian’s legacy is spread across so many different places,” said Chris O’Neal.

“The Charleston community really showed how much they cared about him and I felt they expressed that they were grateful for the things Brian did. That was a blessing for Will, Benjamin and I to hear,” said Maribeth Moody, Brian’s wife. “People’s lives were changed because of Brian’s work and service to the Charleston region.”

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â&#x20AC;&#x153; Brian's ready smile and good nature made every encounter a joy. His basic goodness and public service ethic was so inspiring. He made you want to try harder and do better. His mark on this community, in his all too short life, is legendary. I still see, and always will see, him smiling.â&#x20AC;?

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Each year, through the legislative process, the Chamber works on behalf of its members to advocate for policies that support the growth and prosperity of Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties. Chamber Lobbyist, George Ramsey, is at the State House each day the legislature is in session, advocating on behalf of the region and your business. This year, we focused on the following key areas at the State House:

• Infrastructure and Transportation • Economic Development and Talent • Military Base Retention and Expansion With just 18 minutes to spare before the end of the two year legislative session, the House agreed to the changes the Senate made to the military retiree tax exemption bill, which increases the deductions for military retirement benefits. With this vote, 100 percent of the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s state legislative priorities passed, ending the session on a high note. A roads bill, which will result in a total of $4.2 billion for infrastructure improvements throughout the state, was also successfully passed this session. Though not a long-term funding plan, this is a huge shot in the arm for our crumbling infrastructure and gives the legislature time to develop a long-term revenue stream for SCDOT.

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Finally, the final $16 million of state funding for the Aeronautical Training Center at Trident Technical College was secured.

View the 2016 Legislative Scorecard at charlestonchamber.net/legislative-scorecard.

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Office supplies are an expense that can seem trivial, but can really add up to a significant portion of your business’ yearly budget. The Chamber has formed a new partnership with the Staples Business Advantage Program, which will allow you to save on everything to keep your business running smoothly. Staples Business Advantage, the businessto-business division of Staples, Inc., helps mid-market, commercial and enterprise-sized customers make more happen by offering a curated assortment of products and services combined with deep expertise, best-in-class customer service, competitive pricing and a state-of-the art ecommerce site. Staples Business Advantage is the one-source solution for all things businesses need to succeed, including office supplies, facilities cleaning and maintenance, breakroom snacks and beverages, technology, furniture, interior design, and print and marketing services. Our partnership with Staples Advantage, the world’s largest office products company, is designed to give you exclusive pricing on all of your business supply needs.

Chamber members can take advantage of the following benefits:

• Members save an average of 15 - 30 percent off Staples’s already low prices • Best buy list of 2,000 most frequently purchased items • Free delivery for orders over $50 • More than office supplies- a fully integrated solution with discounts on furniture, technology, promo, facilities and breakroom • Print solutions: $0.02 black/white, $0.23 color copies, 50 percent off finishing services Members who take advantage of these cost savings are able to save up to $400 per employee. The Chamber’s Member Discount program allows you to leverage group buying power so that your business can save money where it matters most. In addition to office supplies, members are eligible to receive discounts on shipping services, healthcare and telecommunications.

Learn more about the Member Discount Program and how you can start saving at charlestonchamber.org/memberdiscounts.

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Transportation infrastructure is on the mind of every business leader in the Charleston region. To be clear, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on the mind of every business leader and citizen in the state. Improving our roads, bridges, highways and byways is critical â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for the transport of goods and services, for the safety of employees, for the convenience of customers and for professional and personal financial relief. Fixing SC roads matters. It was big news when, at the end of the legislative session in June, the South Carolina Senate and House agreed on restructuring the SC Department of Transportation (SCDOT), and the Senate Finance Committee developed a plan for $4.2 billion over the next 10 years to be used on interstate improvements, the primary road system and the replacement of all substandard bridges statewide. Welcome, Act 275.

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But what does Act 275 really mean and how does it address the need?

What does all this mean for the Charleston region?

Here’s where the rubber doesn’t meet the road.

The good news is that $1.6 billion has been committed to our region.

SCDOT estimates that more than $42 billion is needed to address South Carolina’s road and bridge infrastructure. This is a $1.2 billion annual need over the current SCDOT budget.

Projects and their related costs include:

Act 275 addresses just 10 percent of the need throughout the state. It provides:

• $215 million annually to the state highway fund • $149 million of new funding • $65 million is redirected existing SCDOT funding Over the next 10 years it will be used to widen interstates ($2 billion), to fix structurally- and load-deficient bridges ($950 million) and to resurface existing roads ($1.4 billion).

• Widening I-526 from Paul Cantrell Boulevard to Rivers Avenue including a new interchange at 526 and 26 $780 million • Widening of I-526 from Rivers Avenue to US 17 • Widening of I-26 from the Port Access Road to I-526 • Widening of I-26 from mile marker 197 to 187

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The not so good news is that this is a drop in the bucket of the current needs of this growing region. And none of the monies will be used to build new roads that are so desperately needed.

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Resurfacing crumbling roads? Excellent; the sooner the better. Widening an existing road? Will certainly help. (Until that is, we get to the bottleneck from which we all must exit.) Fixing structurally and load deficient bridges? Okay, that’s just a no-brainer. With 48 new people in the region per day, new infrastructure is needed in addition to improvements to our aging infrastructure.

In 2015, the Charleston Metro Chamber’s Infrastructure Visioning Task Force identified 15 current infrastructure priorities for our region with an estimated price tag of over $2 billion. Clearly, the costs exceed the funds available. The solution to this mega problem lies in the identification of a long-term comprehensive funding solution which incorporates multiple revenue sources. Currently, 28 percent of revenue for SCDOT comes from the state’s Motor Fuel User Fee, which is at $16.75 cents per gallon. South Carolina has the third lowest fee in the country. It hasn’t been raised since 1980. This is one source that can be modified to make a huge and immediate positive impact to our revenue stream. Every penny increase in this user fee generates $30 million. And 35 percent of our state’s motor fuel users are out-of-state drivers. So when we learn that it costs $12 million to widen (not build) one mile of interstate from two to four lanes, it becomes very clear that the revenue stream and its funding sources, as they stand now, will not be sufficient today, nor tomorrow, to meet metro Charleston’s transportation needs. Creating a permanent long-term funding solution has been the Charleston Metro Chamber’s top legislative priority for the past two years and it will continue to be in the next two-year legislative session. We will work with our coalition partners (other South Carolina Chambers, the South Carolina Trucking Association, South Carolina Alliance to Fix Our Roads, among others) to pressure the General Assembly to identify the revenue to meet the $42 billion need.

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Leadership in the House and Senate recognize the need for a long-term solution as well. $4.2 billion is a step in the right direction but it isn’t the answer. (Especially since a portion of the monies in Act 275 is simply redirected existing funding. Moving the deck chairs doesn’t take away from the fact that the ship is sinking.) Are there alternative transportation options? Sure, but not for any time in the near future. Besides the staggering costs of Bus Rapid Transit, Water Ferry, Light Rail and Commuter Rail options, none are feasible without a much greater population density. The most cost-effective, Bus Rapid Transit, will cost $15.5 million per mile for the 23.12 miles from Summerville to downtown Charleston. What we need now is a funding solution that will fix our “roads reality”. Can this solution be finalized and made in the next legislative session which starts in January? Let’s raise our collective voices to move beyond Act 275 and meet the infrastructure needs we have today. 2018 is the gubernatorial election year and there will be more gridlock (literally and figuratively) if something isn’t done soon. Learn more at charlestonchamber.net/advocacy.

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NEW JOBS FORCASTED IN THE NEXT FIVE YEARS An update to the region’s Talent Demand Study forecasts 26,000 new jobs in the next five years. The update, sponsored by the Charleston Metro Chamber and Charleston Regional Development Alliance, was completed in May 2016 to provide current data on the workforce pipeline for the region’s fastest growing industries. The full Talent Demand Study was originally completed and distributed in 2014. The study showed local talent shortages in key fields, resulting in the region being overly dependent upon recruiting workers from out-of-state. This update, which is part of the One Region Global Competitiveness Strategy, shows that the region’s job growth continues to accelerate rapidly in the highest demand fields.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153; The estimate of 26,000 new jobs is very conservative, as evidenced by the fact that in the last twelve months, 11,000 new jobs were created in our region. We need to make sure that our high schools are preparing our kids for the job opportunities here.â&#x20AC;? Mary Graham, Chief Advancement Officer, Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce

Occupation clusters forecasted to grow more than 10 percent are (in order):

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Marketing

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Communications

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General Assemblers

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General Machinist The study update shows that the occupations expected to have the largest workforce shortages are general assemblers (838 jobs), accounting support (345) and software developers (278). The Chamber, in partnership with several regional education and business partners, is working to increase metro Charlestonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s talent pipeline in several impactful areas. In 2013, seven Career Academies at five local high schools were launched to engage students in high demand work sectors. Since that time, Career Academies have grown by over 742 percent with 62 Academies in 22 high schools for the 2016/2017 academic year. A second pipeline driver is through the Youth Apprenticeship program which connects high school juniors and seniors with local companies who hire them as apprentices while in school. At completion, students will earn a high school diploma, a Trident Technical College certificate, a journeyman credential from the U.S. Department of Labor and two yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; work experience. The Chamber pays all costs associated with the program, including tuition and books. The Chamber continues to build the local talent pipeline through additional programs, services and tools that aid students in their knowledge of the types of careers available in the region and the paths to career and job attainment. Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative named the Chamber as the Convener of the High School Graduation Network in 2015.

The Talent Demand Study and update is produced by Avalanche Consulting. View the full study at charlestonchamber.net/talentdemandstudyupdate.

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Software Developers

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IT Security Analysts

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Network Administrators Web Developers

Computer Scientists

Ad. & Sales Mngrs Sales Engineers

Communications

Industrial Engineers

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Mechanical Engineers

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Civil Engineers

Aerospace Engineers

Electrical Engineers

Nuclear Engineers

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Medical Secretaries

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These efforts are making a noticeable impact in both connecting businesses with educators and creating career and college-ready graduates. However, the rapid job growth continues to create significant shortages.

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In each CMCC Magazine issue, we will include brief profiles of our top platinum and gold investors.

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Charleston County Economic Development is dedicated to recruiting new business, growing existing industry and improving the Charleston, South Carolina business climate. Since 2004, Charleston County’s economic development projects have garnered over $6 billion in capital investment and over 29,000 new jobs. This includes the recruitment and expansion of numerous world-class companies such as Cummins, Kapstone Pulp & Paper, GE Aviation and Verizon Wireless. Charleston County also played a significant role in the expansion of The Boeing Company’s 787 Final Assembly and Delivery Facility in North Charleston and the establishment of the Daimler Sprinter Vans Full Assembly Facility. With our innovative workforce, favorable tax climate and the deepest port in the Southeast, we think businesses are perfectly positioned to join our local leaders as they continue to make history and set trends. charlestoncountydevelopment.com 843.958.4511

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PNC is one of the nation’s largest diversified financial services organizations providing retail and business banking; residential mortgage banking; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management.

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Soteria was established to build a brand around the expert consulting many of our founding members were already providing and to address the growing need for a different approach to security. Recognizing that the world of security was often times no more than basic IT with a “Cyber” badge applied, we set out to break down and rebuild the representation of our passion. We believe security belongs to all, regardless of economic size. soteria.io 843-501-0313

a community is only as strong as its people. A community that works together achieves together. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why PNC is proud to be part of the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce. pnc.com

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Current Leadership Circle listing as of September 15, 2016

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Gold BB&T BlueCross BlueShield of S.C. Charleston Branch Pilots Association CreateSpace East Cooper Medical Center Hagemeyer North America Ingevity KapStone Charleston Kraft LLC

Medical University of South Carolina Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC NBSC PNC Bank Richard D. Elliott Santee Cooper SCE&G SCRA

Soteria South State Bank Stryker Communications The Boeing Company Trident Health Wal-Mart - Market 36 WestRock

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AECOM AstenJohnson Inc. AT&T Avison Young Bank of America Merrill Lynch Belmond Charleston Place C.R. Hipp Construction Inc. Carolina Waste & Recycling LLC Charleston County Aviation Authority Charleston Magazine Charleston RiverDogs Charleston Southern University Chernoff Newman College of Charleston CresCom Bank Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP Elliott Davis Decosimo LLC Embassy Suites Hotel Charleston Area Convention Center

Export Tax Management, Inc. First Citizens Bank and Trust Company Inc. Fred Anderson Toyota of Charleston Gagen MacDonald LLC Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd PA HLA Inc. iQor Island Realty Johnson Development Associates, Inc. Kiawah Island Golf Resort Kiawah Partners Inc. McNair Law Firm, P.A. Morris Financial Concepts Inc. Mount Pleasant Waterworks Nucor Steel O.L. Thompson Construction Co. Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart Parker Poe PURE

Renaissance Charleston Hotel Historic District Robert Bosch LLC Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) Scientific Research Corporation Seamon Whiteside + Associates Stasmayer Incorporated SteelFab of South Carolina Sunbelt Rentals Inc. SunTrust Bank The Beach Company The Brandon Agency The Citadel, The Military College of S.C. Thomas & Hutton Thompson Turner Construction WCIV ABC News 4 WCSC-TV Channel 5 Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice LLP Young Clement Rivers LLP

Bronze Gerald’s Tires & Brakes Inc. Gildan Go To Team Golfbreaks.com Gravina Public Strategies LLC Grow Financial Federal Credit Union Hall Booth Smith Harris Teeter- East Bay HCA South Atlantic Division Hed Hi Media Hendrick Automotive Group of Charleston / North Charleston Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union Hill Construction Corporation Hilton Garden Inn - Charleston Waterfront Hilton Worldwide FSD Charleston Region HITT Contracting Inc. Hogan Construction Group Holiday Inn Charleston-Mt. Pleasant Hoover Mitsubishi Charleston HUB International Southeast Limited Hudson Nissan IFA Rotorion - North American LLC IFS Group, Inc. Imagine One Technology & Management, Ltd. Impresa Aerospace Integral Solutions Group InterContinental Hotels Group JMC Charleston LLC Johnson & Johnson K&L Gates LLP Kelly Services KION North America Corporation KSH Solutions KTM Solutions Inc. Kuhn & Kuhn, LLC Laura Alberts Tasteful Options Lee & Associates - Charleston, Commercial Real Estate Limehouse Produce Co. Limehouse Properties Lineage Logistics Liollio Architecture Lowcountry Graduate Center Lowcountry Residential Builders LLC LS3P ASSOCIATES LTD. ManTech Mashburn Construction Master Solutions, LLC Matt O’Neill Real Estate Maybank Properties LLC McLaughlin & Smoak Benefits Nelson Mullins Law Firm netGALAXY Studios Newbold Services, LLC Nexsen Pruet LLC NHC Health & Rehab Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health Palmetto Railways Park Sterling Bank Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum PDA - Production Design Associates PeopleMatter Pink Flamingo Group Premier Logistics Solutions PST, Inc. Publix Super Markets - Regional Office Pulte Group - 3017 Push Digital

Pye Barker Fire Safety Systems Radiate Technologies Rawle Murdy Associates, Inc. Red’s Ice House Regions Bank - Charleston Republic Services Residence Inn by Marriott - Charleston Riverview Riley Institute at Furman University Riser, McLaurin & Gibbons LLP Robins & Morton Rosen Hagood LLC Ross Printing Ruth’s Chris Steak House S&ME Inc. Sabal Homes Sandler Training by Peak Performance Management, Inc. SC Biz News SCS Engineers Select Health of South Carolina Inc. ServisFirst Bank Skanska USA Building Inc. Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP Solvay SOUTH South Carolina Aquarium Southcoast Community Bank Southern Current, LLC Southern Eagle Distributing LLC Southern First Bank Southwest Airlines Spherion Stantec Consulting Stubbs-Muldrow-Herin Architects Inc. Summit Industrial Flooring Superior Transportation TD Bank Teamphoria The Art Institute of Charleston The Bank of South Carolina The Carolina Girl Yacht The Cassina Group The GEL Group Inc. The Post and Courier The Spinx Company Headquarters The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company T-Mobile Tony Pope - State Farm Insurance Total Comfort Solutions Town Of Summerville Trane Transdev Services, Inc. Trident Construction Co. Inc. Trident Technical College Turner, Padget, Graham & Laney P.A. TY Lin International | Lindbergh Tyco SimplexGrinnell UEC Electronics, LLC United Community Bank Verizon Wireless Vibra Healthcare of Charleston WCBD-TV, Channel 2 Webster University WebsterRogers LLP Wells Fargo Insurance Services Weston & Sampson Wild Dunes Resort Wired To Grow Wonder Works

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Adams Outdoor Advertising AETC Airport Employment & Training Agape Senior Assisted Living of North Charleston AHT Cooling Systems USA, Inc. Alcami Ameris Bank Anchor Pest Management, Inc. Anderson Insurance Associates LLC Anson Construction Co. Inc. Arthur J. Gallagher AssuredPartners Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Co. Atlantic Shield Insurance Group Baldwin & Associates LLC Banks Construction Company BARD Belimed Belk Department Stores Bentley World- Packaging Ltd. - Charleston SC Berkeley Electric Cooperative Inc. Blackbaud Blanchard Machinery Co. Bluegreen Resorts - The Lodge Alley Inn BNC Bank Boeing Employees Credit Union Bone Dry Roofing Company BoomTown BP Amoco Chemical Company BRPH C.H. Robinson Worldwide Cain Consulting California Dreaming Cantey Tech Consulting Carolina Dock & Marine Carolina One Property Management Carolina One Real Estate - Corporate Office CBRE Century Aluminum Mt. Holly Charleston Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry Choate Construction Company CINTAS Corporation Clemson University Restoration Institute Coastal Financial Planning Group Coastal Pediatric Associates CommunityOne Bank Cooper River Partners Cranston Engineering Group, P.C. Crowne Plaza Charleston Airport - Convention Center Cummins Turbo Technologies Cumulus Media Inc. D.R. Horton Daniel Island Company Inc. Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s Real Estate Davis & Floyd Inc. Deloitte Consulting LLC Dominion Resources Services, Inc. DuPont Company East Bay Company Ltd. Embassy Suites Charleston Historic District Family Circle Cup Firefly Distillery First Reliance Bank - Charleston Francis Marion Hotel FrontDoor Communities Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation Georgia Southern University

New Members ABWA (American Business Women's Association) abwa.org 843.900.1377

The Dewberry Charleston dewberrycapital.com 843.558.8000

Adams Properties, Inc adamsprops.com 843.881.1331

Domains New Media domainsnewmedia.com

ADC Engineering Inc. adcengineering.com 843.566.0161

* Dominion Resources Services, Inc. dom.com 803.873.0972

AMT Senior Aerospace South Carolina amtnw.com 843.804.9600 B Sports Entertainment bsportsent.com 843.971.4685

Doubletree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Charleston Airport doubletree.com 843.518.6200

843.324.9505

* East Bay Company Ltd. eastbaycompany.com 843.577.9060

* Boeing Employees Credit Union becu.org 800.233.2328

** Export Tax Management, Inc. exporttaxmgmt.com

843.203.1434

Export Tax Management (ETM) is the premier international tax advisory firm that specializes in the IC-DISC, a federal income tax incentive for exporters.

Bollore Logistics USA Inc. bollore-logistics.com 843.642.6831 BridgeSide at Patriots Point livebridgeside.com 843.856.1840

FASTSIGNS of North Charleston fastsigns.com 843.718.3317

Carolina Grace Photography 832.732.9129

Frothy Beard Brewing Company frothybeard.com 843.793.2970

Carver Companies carverstone.com 843.779.0199

* Georgia Southern University georgiasouthern.edu 912.478.2572

INTEGRITY International Trade Consulting integrity-itc.com 843.856.8880 Kudzu Staffing kudzustaffing.com 843.225.0123

* Kuhn & Kuhn, LLC kuhnandkuhn.net 843.577.3700 LaQuinta Charleston Riverview lq.com 843.556.5200 Marolda Enterprises, LLC 843.410.2992 McWaters, Inc. mcwaters.com 843.486.1823 Mellow Mushroom North Charleston mellowmushroom.com 843.790.9000

*** Microsoft microsoft.com

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq â&#x20AC;&#x153;MSFTâ&#x20AC;? @microsoft) is the leading platform and productivity company for the mobile-first, cloud-first world, and its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

Mixonian Institute mixonian.com 843.882.5135

Get Up 'N' Go LLC 843.696.4294

* NHC Health & Rehab nhccharlestonhealthcare.com

Charleston Hospitality Group - CHG charlestonhospitalitygroup.com 843.860.9974

HARDCORE Concrete hardcoreconcrete.co 855.684.6722

Nightingales Nursing and Attendants 843.206.2795

Charleston Promise Neighborhood charlestonpromise.org 843.647.6209

Hazen and Sawyer hazenandsawyer.com

Nu-Pipe, LLC nupipeus.com

Church's Chicken churchs.com 843.571.7290

HighGround Creative Agency highgroundcreative.com

Omatic Software omaticsoftware.com

Cole Financial 843.576.1416

Home Dreams Foundation 843.532.4871

Palm Auto LLC palmwash.com

Celebrate Freedom Foundation thecelebratefreedomfoundation.org

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843.384.5875

Dragon Boat Charleston dragonboatcharleston.org

Before & After Diet Resources bestdietsource.com 843.972.7658

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843.834.0307

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PIEOLOGY Pizzeria pieology.com 854.444.2551

Samet Corporation sametcorp.com 843.696.2988

Staybridge Suites staybridge.com 843.377.4600

The Ponds kolterhomes.com

SchoolWheels Direct schoolwheels.com 843.884.2720

Suburban Extended Stay Hotel choicehotels.com 843.747.7500

The Seine Group

Sweetwater Apartments sweetwatercharleston.com

844.732.8055

Take 5 Oil Change take5oilchangefollyrd.com

854.444.2046

843.832.6100

* Push Digital pushdigital.com Raines Hospitality raineshospitality.com SafeStop safestopapp.com

843.225.6528

South Carolina CEO southcarolinaceo.com

229.347.5425

843.407.4782 Spivey Architects, LLC spiveyarchitects.com 843.795.9370

843.884.2720

Timeless Tile LLC 843.302.9710 TrailerFash 843.452.2550 Tyco Integrated Security tycois.com 843.460.6864

embership has its Privileges... Getting to know and serve companies like yours is one of them! It is our pleasure and privilege to be a member of the Charleston Metro Chamber. No other group provides access to the benefits and connections of the Chamber, while offering it’s unique blend of business, political and social programs designed to enhance the overall quality of life in Charleston.

Reap the benefits of Chamber membership with Print and Direct Mail solutions including: • Special Chamber Pricing • Superior Quality

• Great Customer Service • Fast Turn-Around

843.747.5254

University of South Carolina / Career Center 803.777.1988 Urban Cookhouse urbancookhouse.com

803.361.0262

Water Missions International watermissions.org 843.769.7395 WestPoint Home westpointhome.com

334.756.5564

Willoughby & Hoefer PA 843.619.4426 WKA Financial wkafinancial.com

864.241.5464

Yelverton & Denton, LLC ncsclawyers.com 843.574.8822

* Denotes Bronze Leadership Circle Investor ** Denotes Silver Leadership Circle Investor + Denotes Gold Leadership Circle Investor ++ Denotes Platinum Leadership Circle Investor

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* Tyco SimplexGrinnell tycosimplexgrinnell.com

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